About Bates Technical College

• Providing an industry-relevant technical education, Bates offers 50 choices of associate of technology (AT) and associate of applied science (AAS) degrees and over 100 career preparation certificate programs such as Engineering, Computer Science and Technology, Health Sciences, Business and many more. Also, we have agreements with local universities who accept several of our degrees as fulfilling the requirements of the first 2 years of the bachelor’s degree.
• Faculty are industry experts who have mastered their profession.
• Bates offers international students superior academic opportunities, unique cultural experiences and a friendly campus environment. Students are able to complete two years of a technical degree program in a setting dedicated to quality teaching.

Programs Of Study

• Administrative Medical Assistant
• Administrative Office Assistant
• Architectural Woodworking & Cabinet Making
• Audio / Sound Technology
• Auto Body Rebuilding & Refinishing
• Automotive Mechanic
• Barber / Stylist
• Biomedical Service Technician
• Biotechnology Lab Technician
• Broadcasting and Video Production
• Carpentry
• Child Care / Early Education
• Civil Engineering
• Computer Networking Systems Technician
• Computer Repair & Network Support
• Culinary Arts
• Database Management & Development
• Dental Assisting
• Dental Lab Technician
• Denturist
• Diesel & Heavy Equipment Mechanic
• Digital Media
• Electrical Construction
• Electrical Engineering Technician
• Electrical Power & Process Automation
• Electronic Equipment Service Technology
• Electronics Engineering Technician
• Facilities Maintenance Engineer
• Fire Protection Engineering Technology
• Fire Service
• Hearing Instrument Technology
• Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technician (HVAC)
• Information Technologies Specialist
• Legal Office Assistant
• Machinist
• Marketing and Business Management
• Mechanical Engineering
• Medical Transcriptionist
• Power Sports & Equipment Technology
• Practical Nursing
• Sheet Metal Technology
• Software Development
• Truck Driver (Commercial )
• Vehicle Parts / Accessories Marketing
• Warehouse & Distribution Specialist
• Web Developer
• Welding
• Wireless Voice & Data Communication

About Our Region

Bates Technical College is located in Tacoma, Washington USA, the second largest city in Washington. Located approximately 32 miles south of Seattle, Tacoma is within approximately two hours' driving distance from Pacific Ocean beaches, scenic Mount Rainier and Vancouver, British Columbia. The region is home to many international corporations including Starbucks Coffee, Costco and Microsoft. Tacoma and the surrounding region are home to many cultural and recreational amenities including:

• Nationally recognized ballet and symphony companies
• International Museum of Glass and Contemporary Art
• The Washington State History Museum
• Award-winning regional theater and stage performances
• Professional sports teams and events including baseball, football and basketball
• Mount Rainier National Park for hiking and camping
• Skiing and winter sports parks and resorts
• Ocean beaches and water sports

Bates Technical College is oldest existing public technical college in Washington State and serves over 13,000 citizens annually in career education, certification and continuing education programs. The average full-time student enrollment is approximately 1,500 students per year.

Accreditation

Bates Technical College is a public college and part of the Washington State Community and Technical College system. Bates is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

Academic Year

Bates operates on a quarter basis, September through July. Depending on the program, new students may enter either every quarter, Fall and Spring only or once per year. Contact the International Programs Office for information about new student entry quarters for the program you’re interested in.

Completion Credentials

Bates offers two-year associate of technology degrees, certificates of competency, certificates of training, industry certifications and, in specific programs, prepares students for the achievement of state licensure achievement. The college maintains articulation degrees with several four-year universities, making some of the college's two-year degrees transferable.

Faculty

Our instructors are industry experts who have mastered their profession. Our faculty maintains close ties with industry to ensure that career education programs at Bates Technical College stay current with the latest industry developments and workplace requirements. Bates students learn in classrooms that mirror the workplace.

ELS Language Centers

ELS Language Centers conduct classes in intensive English on Bates’ downtown campus. The program offers 12 levels of instruction, ranging from beginning to university preparation. Completion of level 109 is accepted by Bates in lieu of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). If applying to study at Bates, receive a Conditional Letter of Acceptance upon enrollment at ELS.

For Information and to Apply

It is our mission to provide a high quality education that will help students succeed in the workplace. For complete information including application requirements and guidelines, housing information, and helpful tips to help you succeed in your American studies, go to our website.